Oklahoma § 74-5017.7 - Oklahoma Chief International Protocol Office - Creation

§ 74-5017.7. Oklahoma Chief International Protocol Office - Creation

and operation by Department of Commerce.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the Oklahoma

Chief International Protocol Office and provide a resource for

information concerning proper protocol with regard to international

diplomats and officials and shall cooperate with other state

agencies already engaged in international relations to facilitate

and coordinate government resources for optimal leveraging in

achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the forefront of

the global community. An associate with the Oklahoma Department of

Commerce may also serve as the official representative of the

Governor to ensure that the growing numbers of international

officials traveling to Oklahoma are warmly received and enjoy

productive visits to the state. When dealing with international

visitors of foreign governments, the associate may greet chiefs of

state, heads of government and other appropriate functionaries, and

may provide support to coordinate, arrange and facilitate meetings

and other engagements between the Governor and international

leaders.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall, for the encouragement

of international trade opportunities for Oklahoma businesses,

encourage and assist private efforts toward the development of

interpersonal relationships between citizens of this state and

citizens of other nations.

Added by Laws 1996, c. 286, § 1, emerg. eff. June 5, 1996. Amended

by Laws 2007, c. 103, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2021, c. 67, § 1,

eff. Nov. 1, 2021.